| renogram | The assessment of renal function by external radiation detectors after the administration of a radiopharmaceutical that is filtered and excreted by the kidney. Origin: reno-+ G. Gramma, something written (05 Mar 2000) |
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| cardiac diuretic | A diuretic which acts by increasing function of the heart, and thereby improves renal perfusion. (05 Mar 2000) |
| direct diuretic | A diuretic whose primary effect is on renal tubular function. (05 Mar 2000) |
| diuretic | <pharmacology> An agent that promotes the excretion of urine. Origin: Gr. Diouretikos = promoting urine (18 Nov 1997) |
| indirect diuretic | A diuretic that acts by increasing cardiac function or by increasing the state of hydration. (05 Mar 2000) |
| loop diuretic | A class of diuretic agents (e.g., furosemide, ethacrynic acid) that act by inhibiting reabsorption of sodium and chloride, not only in the proximal and distal tubules but also in Henle's loop. (05 Mar 2000) |